Whitby vs Gainsborough: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Whitby Town prepare to host Gainsborough on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: NL Premier, Northern fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Whitby Town, currently 17th in the standings with 32 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 17 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Gainsborough, sitting 7th with 44 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 23 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Whitby Town and Gainsborough have favored Gainsborough, with Gainsborough claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). This fixture has generally favored Gainsborough in recent years.

In their previous league match against Ashton United, Whitby Town recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Gainsborough's last outing came against Workington, where they secured a 3-3 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Whitby Town are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Whitby Town and Gainsborough are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Whitby Town's fixtures have averaged 1.4 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Gainsborough's games average 2.4 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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